Author Question: The basis of the recommendation that consumers should not wash raw meat, poultry, or fish is that ... (Read 37 times)

shenderson6 · **on:** Aug 20, 2018

The basis of the recommendation that consumers should not wash raw meat, poultry, or fish is that

A. washing raw meats increases the likelihood of cross-contamination.
B. washing raw meats washes away important nutrients.
C. washing raw meats reduces the complexity of the flavor profile.
D. washing raw meats changes the chemistry of cooking (temperatures and times).

Question 2

Home canning utilizes _____ to kills pathogens within the foods being canned. This process creates a(n) _____ environment that inhibits the growth of most pathogens except C. botulinum.

A. salting, highly acidic
B. salting, highly alkaline
C. heat, oxygen-rich
D. heat, oxygen-free